The Donkey Sanctuary | With Dr. Cara Clancy, Senior Researcher
In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Dr. Cara Clancy, senior researcher and social scientist for the Donkey Sanctuary located in Sidmouth, England.
In 1973, Dr. Elisabeth Svendsen, after buying a donkey named ‘Naughty Face’, and going on to take in many donkeys after seeing the state of them at a local market, officially started The Donkey Sanctuary. Fast forward to today, and you’ll see the Sanctuary present around the world, fulfilling Dr. Svendsen's dream of helping donkeys across the globe live healthy and happy lives.
And today, Cara’s role at the Donkey Sanctuary is senior researcher and social scientist with expertise in human-animal relations and wildlife governance. She has published on a range of topics, including public perceptions and attitudes towards donkeys, the role of working equids in humanitarian crises, and the status and distribution of free-roaming donkeys globally.
We have asked Cara here today because we wanted to understand how an animal that through the ages has worked with us, carried us, toiled with us, and been a constant companion since the dawn of civilization ends up so disrespected and neglected.
After listening to this episode, you also will be ready to become a champion for these big-eared, long-toothed sweethearts, smart as you like babies with arguably the cutest little hooves around.
Thanks for being here and lots of love!
Episode Timestamps:
Introduction: 00:17
Interview: 8:26
Show Notes:
https://www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/
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